Across the Plains (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1939, Across the Plains is a western film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet, running about 59 minutes. “Jack's six-guns take their toll as he blasts his way across the untamed prairie!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two young brothers are separated when their wagon train is attacked and their parents killed. One brother Cherokee is raised by Indians and the other, the Kansas Kid, by the outlaw gang leader Buff. Twenty years later they unknowingly meet again when the Kid goes after wagons being guided by Cherokee.
Who’s in it. Across the Plains stars Jack Randall as Cherokee, Frank Yaconelli as Lopez, Joyce Bryant as Mary Masters and Hal Price as Buckskin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Across the Plains has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Across the Plains page.
If you liked it. Fans of Across the Plains tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Across the Plains (1939)?
- In US, Across the Plains is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Across the Plains worth watching?
- Across the Plains holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Across the Plains?
- Across the Plains stars Jack Randall, Frank Yaconelli, Joyce Bryant, Hal Price and Dennis Moore.
- When was Across the Plains released?
- Across the Plains was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.